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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.95, 363.02 and 87.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.95, 363.02 and 87.87 is: 131.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.95 : 363.02 = 87.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.95/363.02 = 87.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.95x = 363.02 × 87.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.95x = 31,898.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,898.13/241.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.84

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